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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.76, 15,696.92 and 3,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.76, 15,696.92 and 3,445.87 is: 5,168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.76 : 15,696.92 = 3,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.76/15,696.92 = 3,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.76x = 15,696.92 × 3,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.76x = 54,089,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089,450.01/10,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.23

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